Belarus has welcomed an Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia, the Belarusian Overseas Ministry stated in a press release on April 20.
Russia declared a brief Easter ceasefire from April 19 till midnight on April 21 regardless of later violating the truce a number of instances, in line with President Volodymyr Zelensky and soldiers on Ukraine's entrance strains. Belarusian authorities have parroted Kremlin narratives and stood behind Russia because it continues to wage its warfare towards Ukraine.
"This transfer was taken on the eve of Easter, which makes it significantly vital and symbolic," the Belarusian Overseas Ministry stated in a press release.
The Overseas Ministry, in its assertion, repeated Russian narratives. Saying that Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia are "fraternal nations," an concept normalized within the Soviet Union and thought of to undermine the distinct identities of Ukrainians and Belarusians.
The Ministry claimed it hopes for a "diplomatic settlement" to finish Russia's warfare towards Ukraine.
"We hope that the truce will result in de-escalation of tensions and can permit transferring on to a diplomatic settlement," the Belarusian Overseas Ministry stated.
Moscow has proven indicators it’s unwilling to maneuver ahead on a peace take care of Ukraine. Russian authorities have listed maximalist demands in ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine and the U.S.
Ukraine has already agreedto a U.S.-proposed full 30-day ceasefire, saying on March 11 that Kyiv is prepared if Russia additionally agrees to theterms. To this point, Moscow has refused.
"Hopefully Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a social media put up on April 20.
The Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news desk